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An exceptional man passes

A man who was many things to many people and a man who could make words sing, retired Lutheran Minister, Aub Podlich, wrote his own obituary. His prose gives readers an understanding of why his newspaper columns, books, journal articles and poetry were enjoyed by the many who read them.

Aub Podlich

11 Jun 2025

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A luminary in the field of ecotourism and conservation

ECOTOURISM pioneer and conservationist, Peter (Big Pete) O’Reilly, passed away on Wednesday (March 6) aged 91.

Staff Writers

12 Mar 2025

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Scenic Rim’s first Town Crier dies aged 92 years

A STENTORIAN voice, an innate sense of dignity, a stately ensemble and a touch of theatre were the qualities, John Deeks, brought to his role as the Scenic Rim’s first Town Crier.

Wendy Creighton

18 Sep 2024

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OBITUARY- A passion for engineering, community and service

THE late Arthur Devin is best described as a gentleman who was compassionate, forgiving and generous of spirit which helped him in bringing about betterment and change.

Staff Writers

21 Aug 2024

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A great woman, wife, mother and community supporter

MARY Helene McInnes was born in Cunnamulla Hospital on November 29, 1952, an hour and a half after her twin brother, Ross. In July 1953, Mary and Ross were both adopted by Garnet and Ivy Jensen.

Staff Writers

29 Nov 2023

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Businessman, family man and part owner of ‘Blackie’ the Champion

THE late Trevor Titcomb often said that his part ownership of the horse described by Racing Queensland as the “greatest pacer of all time” came about because he “happened to be in the right place at the right time”.

Wendy Creighton

13 Sep 2023

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A long goodbye to my son’s Poppy

GRIEF is sharp and every moment spent with it hones the blade. Every phone call, every sympathetic question, rakes over the freshly cauterised wound.

Drew Creighton

02 Aug 2023

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Boonah Rabbitoh, businessman, tradesman, family man

A FORMER Fassifern resident, accomplished district sportsman and successful businessman

Staff Writers

30 Mar 2022

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The end of a ‘Quiet Man’ style romance

THE late Maria (Rosie) Pressler was an outspoken no-nonsense woman

Frank Hampson

30 Mar 2022

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Buzz Aldrin and Fred Howie - an engineer’s story

FRED Howie’s voice is missing from the Kalbar RSL – a voice that always had fascinating stories to tell

Frank Hampson

16 Mar 2022

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Vale: Father Ellis - a priest of the people

We were sent a ‘life outline’ which the late Father Ellis Clifford had written in his retirement.

Wendy Creighton

19 Jan 2022

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A champion for the Beaudesert and district community

FORMER Beaudesert Shire Mayor Joy Drescher passed away on Sunday evening after a weekend of doing what she did best

Wendy Creighton

01 Dec 2021

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Life and times of the Butter Box Kid

HE WAS about five when he began packing his belongings into a butter box

Frank Hampson

13 Oct 2021

Ipswich

The late Glenn Dudley – “born to serve the community”

Huddled around the outdoor table of their Brassall home, one family laugh and cherish their time together as they celebrate the life of one special man, the late Glenn Dudley.

Jacqui McLaren

09 Jun 2021

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“What a politician should be” tribute’s flood in for former Ipswich MP and Queensland Great

Sir Llewellyn Roy Edwards, an Ipswich born politician who played a prominent role in shaping the region, has died at 85.

Ivy Mullins

29 May 2021

Scenic Rim

Tributes flow for John ‘Burragun’ Long

“Our dear Brother worked to help young people build their lives and to understand about culture.“ — Your Sisters Ruth, Dolly, Teenie, Rachel, Little Brother Peter. Nieces, Nephews, Poppies and Nannies. Our love and memories of him will last forever.

Wendy Creighton

26 May 2021

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A legend passes: John Long (Burragun)

Ugarapul Elder, messenger, mentor and warrior for young people and a “great asset to the world”

Wendy Creighton

26 May 2021

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Margaret Oppermann 13/11/1930 — 21/01/2021: An immovable force for her community

People often ask why Boonah and the greater Fassifern has such a strong, supportive community. The simple answer is that its strength and its values are the rich legacy of the people who have willingly given of their character, their skills, their time and their commitment to volunteer organisations. Margaret Oppermann was one of those people.

Wendy Creighton

19 Feb 2021

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Vale: Des Freeman - Ipswich farewells a true Labor party hero

“He was the first person I ever voted for at any level of government. He was a mentor to many, community leader and a true believer”: Former Ipswich Mayor Des Freeman was remembered as a true supporter of the worker and a hard-working Labor Party figure when civic leaders, former colleagues, friends and family gathered to farewell him at a requiem mass on Monday.

Brian Bennion

19 Dec 2020